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R9 982 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Chicago – Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from OR Tambo to Chicago departing on 30/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
R15 667
Typical prices: R15 700-R19 511
Ethiopian Air
Thu 17/9Mon 21/9
JNB - ORD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R9 982
Typical prices: R10 079-R10 547
Qatar Airways
Fri 30/10
JNB - ORD • 1 stop
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Not available
There are currently no direct flights between OR Tambo and Chicago. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Istanbul (IST)
Cheapest • Avg R13 857 (return)
Amsterdam (AMS)
Shortest trip • 22h 13m (one-way)
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 18% price drop
October
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Chicago (JNB-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Johannesburg to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Chicago

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 8:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 20:10ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R15 667Ethiopian Air
Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 25
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 11:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
23h 10m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:45 - 11:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
39h 15m1 stop Istanbul
R15 796Turkish Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 12
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 10:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
23h 10m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:45 - 22:25ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 40m1 stop Istanbul
R15 796Turkish Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:15 - 22:32JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 17m2 stops London Heathrow Boston Logan Intl
Virgin Atlantic Logo
15:40 - 19:40ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R16 103Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 12
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:15 - 22:33JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MDW Chicago Midway
33h 18m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:59 - 19:40MDW  Chicago Midway-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R16 281Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 22
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 15:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
36h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
20:25 - 8:20ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R16 491Etihad Airways
Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Oct 29
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 15:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
36h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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14:10 - 8:20ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R16 572Etihad Airways
Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 25
United Airlines Logo
19:45 - 16:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
United Airlines Logo
7:00 - 18:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 35m1 stop Newark
R17 250United Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 25
United Airlines Logo
19:45 - 16:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
United Airlines Logo
7:00 - 18:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 35m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark
R17 250United Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 5
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 8:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 13:30ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R17 363Ethiopian Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Chicago from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually cost between R16 232 and R21 514 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R15 667 on Ethiopian Air (Sept 17–Sept 21).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago is February, where tickets cost R15 037 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R23 888 and R20 658 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

R9 982
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 26% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from OR Tambo to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Chicago flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago was R9 982 for a one-way ticket and R15 667 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Johannesburg to Chicago?

    Johannesburg is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Chicago. You will leave Johannesburg from Johannesburg OR Tambo and you will be arriving in Chicago at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Chicago?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Chicago?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and Chicago, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago, Etihad Airways or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago are Etihad Airways and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of R15 012 and an overall rating of 7,3, Etihad Airways is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R17 146 and an overall rating of 7,4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Information on your arrival and departure airports

Johannesburg (JNB)